Emerson is a city located in Bartow County Georgia. Emerson has a 2024 population of 1,431. Emerson is currently declining at a rate of -0.42% annually and its population has decreased by -1.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,454 in 2020.
The average household income in Emerson is $114,371 with a poverty rate of 11.12%. The median age in Emerson is 39.6 years: 39.4 years for males, and 39.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Emerson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,255 | 73.14% |
| Black or African American | 327 | 19.06% |
| Native American | 60 | 3.5% |
| Two or more races | 60 | 3.5% |
| Other race | 11 | 0.64% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 633 | 2.7 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
| Married | 326 | 2.99 | 81.3 | 18.7 |
| Non Family | 169 | 1.05 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
| Female | 102 | 4.66 | 45.1 | 54.9 |
| Male | 36 | 2.28 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
68.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 122 | 11.12% |
| Associates Degree | 62 | 5.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 250 | 22.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 123 | 11.21% |
| High School Graduate | 304 | 27.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32 | 2.92% |
| Some College | 204 | 18.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 868 | 796 | 351 |
| Black | 164 | 128 | 22 |
| Hispanic | 34 | 8 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 10 | 0 |
| Native American | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| Other Race | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.71%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 40.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,321 | $81,576 | $59,659 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,972 | $0 | $75,556 |
| High School Graduate | $43,346 | $51,250 | $27,604 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $52,708 | $56,563 | $0 |
| Overall | $51,641 | $65,375 | $44,406 |
| Some College | $50,156 | $57,083 | $43,869 |
$51,641
Average Earnings
$65,375
Average Male
$44,406
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.18% of Emerson residents speak only English, while 9.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 325 | 103 | 31.69% |
| White | 1,204 | 72 | 5.98% |
| Multiple | 59 | 15 | 25.42% |
11.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.43%
Male Poverty Rate
11.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Emerson is Black, with 31.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Emerson is White, with 5.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.13% |
| High School | 10.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.31% |
| Some College | 4.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 47.06% |
| Female Unemployed | 27.78% |
| Female Employed | 5.76% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,313 | $140,038 |
| Households | $76,424 | $114,371 |
| Married Families | $125,556 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,104 | $35,621 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.3%
Male Marriage Rate
54.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
70
Number of Veterans
66
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 32 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60 | 6.11% |
| Black | 9 | 4.52% |
| Native American | 1 | 8.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.9%
Labor Force Participation
60.5%
Employment Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.65%
Born in Emerson
96.21%
Native Born
3.79%
Foreign Born
3.55%
Non Citizen
0.23%
Naturalized
96.21% of Emerson residents were born in the United States, with 74.65% having been born in Georgia. 3.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,402 | -6 | -0.43% |
| 2028 | 1,408 | -6 | -0.42% |
| 2027 | 1,414 | -5 | -0.35% |
| 2026 | 1,419 | -6 | -0.42% |
| 2025 | 1,425 | -6 | -0.42% |
| 2024 | 1,431 | -6 | -0.42% |
| 2023 | 1,437 | -29 | -1.98% |
| 2022 | 1,466 | 5 | 0.34% |
| 2021 | 1,461 | 7 | 0.48% |
| 2020 | 1,454 | -133 | -8.38% |
| 2019 | 1,587 | 6 | 0.38% |
| 2018 | 1,581 | 10 | 0.64% |
| 2017 | 1,571 | 26 | 1.68% |
| 2016 | 1,545 | 31 | 2.05% |
| 2015 | 1,514 | 26 | 1.75% |
| 2014 | 1,488 | 13 | 0.88% |
| 2013 | 1,475 | 13 | 0.89% |
| 2012 | 1,462 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1,462 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2010 | 1,464 | 0 | 0% |